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Nicholas Racioppi, head of Riker Danzig’s Real Estate Practice, has been named to ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Real Estate list for 2024! The list acknowledges the most influential professionals in the New Jersey real estate sector, from “the state’s biggest developers to its most important service providers, and from key public officials to top-notch brokers,” and notes that their “influence will be felt for years to come.”    Nick was commended for his “considerable commercial real estate experience, particularly in the acquisition, leasing, zoning and planning and development and sale of commercial and industrial properties.”  #RikerDanzigHonors #RikerDanzigRealEstateLaw https://lnkd.in/e6fBvMQ4 For awards and honors methodology, visit https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. Attorney advertising. No aspect of this announcement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Riker Danzig is proud to share that our partners Bethany A. Abele and Tracey Kohl Wishert have been selected as “Women Attorneys of the Year” by the New Jersey Law Journal for 2024! Bethany is a partner in our Commercial Litigation, Financial Services and Title Insurance practices, while Tracey is a partner in the Firm’s Insurance & Reinsurance and Commercial Litigation practices. Both exemplify dedication, hard work and a meaningful impact, with this award highlighting their successful legal practices, strong commitment to their clients, and individual involvement and leadership in the Firm and organizations important to them. Only 15 attorneys were named for 2024, and we are thrilled that Bethany and Tracey are counted among them! #RikerDanzigHonors #RikerDanzigCommercialLitigation #RikerDanzigInsuranceLaw https://lnkd.in/eTretUui For awards and honors methodology, visit https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. Attorney advertising. No aspect of this announcement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Michael O'Donnell, Commercial Litigation partner and a U.S. Marine, was recently featured in NJBIZ’s special piece, “Veterans Who Lead.” The article showcases how New Jersey businesses are empowering veteran leaders within their organizations and communities. Riker Danzig is proud of the service of Mike, who is a leader not only in our Firm, but also in the community (currently serving as Vice-Chairperson of Zufall Health, along with numerous other commitments through the years). https://lnkd.in/g7aUjAd9

Riker Danzig is hosting a CLE Day for In-House Counsel next Wednesday, November 20th at the Hyatt Regency Morristown. With 3 complimentary programs in Ethics, Data Privacy and Cyber Insurance, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, totaling 3.6 NJ CLE credits (and NY reciprocal), our attorneys and guest speakers will be presenting on timely topics that are on the minds of corporate counsel. If you’re an in-house attorney in NJ or NY, please join us on November 20th! #RikerDanzigConnections https://lnkd.in/ecnvaCuB

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the federal estate and gift tax exemption amounts will be $13.99 million per individual for gifts and deaths occurring in 2025, increasing from the previous $13.61 million in 2024. See our latest client alert on the updated exemption amounts and what they mean for your gift and estate tax planning strategies. #RikerDanzigEstatePlanning #RikerDanzigTaxLaw https://lnkd.in/ejKQ-ZJz

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) has proposed amendments to its site remediation rules to implement the 2019 amendments to the Site Remediation Reform Act, commonly known as SRRA 2.0. In a significant departure from existing discharge reporting obligations, the proposed section would require that any person with knowledge that a discharge occurred notify NJDEP of the discharge immediately. This proposed expansion of the reporting obligation will complicate environmental due diligence for transactions in New Jersey. Read more on this proposed rule in our latest blog post. #RikerDanzigEnvironmentalLaw https://lnkd.in/grHjZKDw

Riker Danzig congratulates Commercial Litigation partner and newly-installed Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ) Finance Director Jorge Sanchez, who was recognized by the HBA-NJ as this year’s “Corazon del HBA-NJ” Award recipient at its 45th Annual Installation and Swearing in Ceremony on November 6, 2024. This notable award honors Jorge’s tireless efforts to advance the HBA-NJ’s mission and work. Jorge, who previously served as a Trustee of the HBA-NJ, also serves as Co-Chair of Riker Danzig’s Diversity Committee. Riker Insurance Group associate Janett Smyth was installed as an HBA-NJ Trustee at the ceremony, and previously served as Press Secretary for The Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey (HBA-NJ). #RikerDanzigHonors https://lnkd.in/en9Ki-nf Jonathan Barrera Hunt Ricker Tatiana Moretz Sohn Fernandes Daniela Nieves Kori Pruett Farwa Tahir Shelley Wu

Steve Senior, partner and Co-Chair of Riker Danzig's Environmental Group, has been named an Environment Influencer by ROI-NJ in its 2024 list.  ROI-NJ recognized Steve’s expertise in complex regulatory and transactional matters, including brownfields redevelopment, site remediation and ISRA, permitting and counseling, due diligence and enforcement defense. It also commended his representation of clients in a wide array of industries and businesses. #RikerDanzigHonors #RikerDanzigEnvironmentalLaw https://lnkd.in/eTH_uqsz For awards and honors methodology, visit https://lnkd.in/e_TrQcQB. Attorney advertising. No aspect of this announcement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

We are pleased to announce that the Firm has again received a national ranking for our Land Use and Zoning Law practice, 25 First-Tier rankings and an additional 10 Top Tier rankings among Metropolitan New Jersey Law practices, in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and professional reference evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, industry leader interviews, and review of additional law firm information. #RikerDanzigHonors https://lnkd.in/eeE--nj9 For awards and honors methodology, visit https://lnkd.in/gKNT8fxh. Attorney advertising. No aspect of this announcement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.

For an overview of election results in New Jersey, read Riker Danzig’s report on the outcome of the Presidential, congressional and local races. Mary Kay Roberts https://lnkd.in/gsX-6_3F